Two UK tourists told to leave India for allegedly pasting pro-Palestine posters in Pushkar
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The police in Rajasthan have issued notices to two British tourists, directing them to leave India for allegedly pasting posters carrying the slogan “Free Palestine, Boycott Israel” in parts of the tourist destination of Pushkar in Ajmer district, The Indian Express reported on Tuesday.
Officials at the Foreigners Registration Office in Ajmer said the notice was issued on Monday and that the two tourists have been asked to leave the country “at the earliest”, the newspaper reported.
A Leave India Notice is a formal directive issued by Indian authorities requiring a foreign national to exit the country within a specified time period. Failure to comply could lead to detention, deportation or blacklisting.
The incident came to light on January 21. The action against them was taken under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, following which the visas of the two nationals of the United Kingdom were revoked.
Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime Investigation Department, Ajmer Zone) Rajesh Meena told The Times of India that two persons, Lewis Gabriel D and Anushi Emma Christine, had come to India on a tourist visa in January and were staying in Pushkar.
“Engaging in activities that disrespect other nations while on Indian soil is a clear violation of visa rules,” Meena was quoted as saying.
The posters were later removed with the assistance of the district...